Skip to main content

Foundation Collection

Background imageFoundation Collection: The King of Holland laying the foundation-stone of the Amsterdam ship-canal locks, 1870

The King of Holland laying the foundation-stone of the Amsterdam ship-canal locks, 1870. Creator: Unknown
The King of Holland laying the foundation-stone of the Amsterdam ship-canal locks, 1870. 'It will be remembered that the Number of this Journal for Nov

Background imageFoundation Collection: Trowel used by the Queen in laying the first stone of the new St. Thomas's Hospital, 1868

Trowel used by the Queen in laying the first stone of the new St. Thomas's Hospital, 1868. Creator: Unknown
Trowel used by the Queen in laying the first stone of the new St. Thomas's Hospital, [in London], 1868. 'The trowel used by her Majesty [Queen Victoria] was a most artistic

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the new Masonic Temple at Shanghai, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the new Masonic Temple at Shanghai, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the new Masonic Temple at Shanghai, [China], 1865. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. Saunders

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Prague, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Prague, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Prague, 1865. Engraving from 'instantaneous photographs taken by Friedrich...The act of laying the stone was performed by the Cardinal Archbishop of

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Lord Mayor of London laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Blackfriars, 1865

The Lord Mayor of London laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Blackfriars, 1865. Creator: Unknown
The Lord Mayor of London laying the Foundation-Stone of the new bridge at Blackfriars, 1865. The bridge was designed by Joseph Cubitt. From "Illustrated London News", 1865

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Earl...placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, 1862

The Earl...placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Earl of Mount Edgcumbe placing the memorial stone of the Devonport, Stonehouse, and Cornwall Hospital, [Plymouth], 1862. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons Hall, 1864

Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons Hall, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the new building in connection with Freemasons Hall, Great Queen-street, [London], 1864. This edifice is to provide a central gathering-place for the Freemasons

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Bishop of Oxford laying the foundation-stone of an English church at Brussels, 1864

The Bishop of Oxford laying the foundation-stone of an English church at Brussels, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Bishop of Oxford laying the foundation-stone of an English church at Brussels, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Messrs. Ghemar

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of an English church, Philippolis, Orange Free State, South Africa

Laying the foundation-stone of an English church, Philippolis, Orange Free State, South Africa, 1864 Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of an English church, Philippolis, Orange Free State, South Africa, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by the Rev. C. Clulee

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the first stone of the Lucknow Memorial, [Lucknow, India], 1864. Engraving of a photograph, of...the scene on Saturday, the 2nd of January

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of Brean Down Breakwater, Weston-Super-Mare, 1864. View of...the moment when the stone was lowered from the little steam-boat the Wye

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864

Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Brisbane Bridge, Queensland, New South Wales, 1864. The foundation-stone of the new bridge to connect the north and south portions of the city...was laid

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Fettes College, Edinburgh, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. M'Craw. A hundred boys at least will be taught in the school, fifty of them boarders

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Thames Embankment at Whitehall Stairs, 1864. Mr John Thwaites, chairman of the Metropolitan Board of Works, performed the office

Background imageFoundation Collection: Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of a new infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants. 1864

Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of a new infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants. 1864. Creator: Unknown
Prince Leopold laying the Foundation-Stone of the Royal Albert Infirmary at Bishop's Waltham, Hants. 1864. The little town of Bishop's Waltham, in Hampshire

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the O'Connell Monument in Sackville-street, Dublin, 1864

Laying the foundation-stone of the O'Connell Monument in Sackville-street, Dublin, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the O'Connell Monument in Sackville-street, Dublin, 1864. Engraving from a photograph by Mr. W. H

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Hubberston Dock at Milford Haven, 1864. The foundation-stone...was laid on Thursday, the 11th August, by Mrs. Potter, the wife of Mr

Background imageFoundation Collection: Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Licenced Victuallers Asylum

Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Licenced Victuallers Asylum, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-stone of the New Wing of the Licenced Victuallers Asylum, 1858....the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the above addition to the well-known building

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar...1876

The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar...1876. Creator: C.R
The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation-Stone of the Alexandra Battery, Gibraltar, from a sketch by our special artist, 1876

Background imageFoundation Collection: Foundations for Sacre-Coeur, c.1889. Creator: Louis-Emile Durandelle

Foundations for Sacre-Coeur, c.1889. Creator: Louis-Emile Durandelle
Foundations for Sacre-Coeur, c.1889

Background imageFoundation Collection: Lord Stratford de Redcliffe laying the Foundation Stone of the Memorial Church at... 1858

Lord Stratford de Redcliffe laying the Foundation Stone of the Memorial Church at... 1858. Creator: Unknown
Lord Stratford de Redcliffe laying the Foundation Stone of the Memorial Church at Constantinople, 1858. A large tent was erected at the top of the inclosure for the personnel of the [British] Embassy

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 1 of 2), 1778. Creator: Jerónimo Antonio Gil

The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 1 of 2), 1778. Creator: Jerónimo Antonio Gil
The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 1 of 2), 1778

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 2 of 2), 1778. Creator: Jerónimo Antonio Gil

The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 2 of 2), 1778. Creator: Jerónimo Antonio Gil
The Foundation of the Royal Academy of Mexico (image 2 of 2), 1778

Background imageFoundation Collection: His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales laying the first stone of the Lambeth School of Art, 1860

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales laying the first stone of the Lambeth School of Art, 1860. Creator: Unknown
His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales laying the first stone of the Lambeth School of Art, [London], 1860. The laying of the foundation-stone...by his Royal Highness the Prince of Wales

Background imageFoundation Collection: Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, 1857. Creator: Unknown

Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Progress of the Embankment of the Thames at Chelsea, [London], 1857. View of...a portion in progress by Mr. Jay, the contractor, under the Woods and Works

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of... Ireland, 1857

Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of... Ireland, 1857. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of a Memorial to the late Marquess of Londonderry, on Scrabo Hill, County Down, Ireland, 1857

Background imageFoundation Collection: Building Site in Amsterdam, 1891. Creator: Richard Roland Holst

Building Site in Amsterdam, 1891. Creator: Richard Roland Holst
Building Site in Amsterdam, 1891

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying of the foundation stone for the Willems lock, 6 May 1820, (1820). Creator: Gerrit Lamberts

Laying of the foundation stone for the Willems lock, 6 May 1820, (1820). Creator: Gerrit Lamberts
Laying of the foundation stone for the Willems lock, 6 May 1820, (1820). Celebratory ceremony of the laying of the foundation stone for the Willem I Sluis or Willemsluis in Amsterdam-Noord

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons, 1840-1870. Creator: Unknown

Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons, 1840-1870. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of Scottish Freemasons, 1840-1870. Wine and oil are poured onto a stone on which lies corn. The scene takes place on a construction site, with metal girders above

Background imageFoundation Collection: His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of the Strangers Home

His Royal Highness Prince Albert laying the Foundation-Stone of the Strangers Home, near Limehouse Church, 1856. Founding of a building...affording all the comforts

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of the New School-House at the Philanthropic Society's Farm

Ceremony of Laying the Foundation-Stone of the New School-House at the Philanthropic Society's Farm, Red-Hill, [Surrey], 1856. The new School-house is the gift of Mr

Background imageFoundation Collection: Her Majesty the Queen Laying the Foundation-Stone of Wellington College, near Sandhurst, 1856

Her Majesty the Queen Laying the Foundation-Stone of Wellington College, near Sandhurst, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty the Queen Laying the Foundation-Stone of Wellington College, near Sandhurst, 1856. Founding of a college...for the education of the orphan sons of officers of the Royal Army

Background imageFoundation Collection: Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Military Hospital at Hamble, near Southampton

Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Military Hospital at Hamble, near Southampton, 18 Creator: Unknown
Her Majesty laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Military Hospital at Hamble, near Southampton, 1856. Ceremony at the Royal Victoria Hospital

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone laying the Foundation-Stone of the School in Golden-Lane, 1856

The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone laying the Foundation-Stone of the School in Golden-Lane, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Right Hon. W. E. Gladstone laying the Foundation-Stone of the School in Golden-Lane, 1856. Future British prime minister presides at the founding of a school for poor children in London

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public

Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of the Commencement of the Great Puglia Railway, by the Neapolitan Minister of Public Works, 1856. From west to east it is intended thus to traverse the whole width of the peninsula

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Lord-Lieutenant laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Museum, at Dublin, 1856. Creator: Unknown

The Lord-Lieutenant laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Museum, at Dublin, 1856. Creator: Unknown
The Lord-Lieutenant laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Museum, at Dublin, 1856. Ceremony on...the lawn of the Royal Dublin Society's premises

Background imageFoundation Collection: Unidentified man at a construction site studying building plans, between 1896 and 1942

Unidentified man at a construction site studying building plans, between 1896 and 1942. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Unidentified man at a construction site studying building plans, between 1896 and 1942

Background imageFoundation Collection: Un mouvement national a Salonique; le colonel Zimbrakakis, chef du mouvement national, 1916

Un mouvement national a Salonique; le colonel Zimbrakakis, chef du mouvement national, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Un mouvement national a Salonique; le colonel Zimbrakakis, chef du mouvement national, harangue la foule sur la place de la Prefecture a Salonique, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV

Background imageFoundation Collection: Un mouvement national a Salonique; Le capitaine grec Sarris annoncant la constitution, 1916

Un mouvement national a Salonique; Le capitaine grec Sarris annoncant la constitution, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Un mouvement national a Salonique; Le capitaine grec Sarris annoncant la constitution de la Ligue de Defense nationale, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

Background imageFoundation Collection: Digging foundation for a new building on the Institute grounds, 1904

Digging foundation for a new building on the Institute grounds, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Digging foundation for a new building on the Institute grounds, 1904

Background imageFoundation Collection: Road-building by Tuskegee students, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston

Road-building by Tuskegee students, 1904. Creator: Frances Benjamin Johnston
Road-building by Tuskegee students, 1904

Background imageFoundation Collection: The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886

The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886. Creator: Unknown
The laying of the Memorial stone of the New Tower Bridge by the Prince of Wales, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria

The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria Embankmen Creator: Durand
The Queen laying the Foundation Stone of the New Medical Examination Hall on the Victoria Embankment, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

Background imageFoundation Collection: Kengou kentang ???? after Tang Yin ?? (1470-1523), 1517. Creator: Unknown

Kengou kentang ???? after Tang Yin ?? (1470-1523), 1517. Creator: Unknown
Kengou kentang ???? after Tang Yin ?? (1470-1523), 1517

Background imageFoundation Collection: New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, between 1927 and 1938

Background imageFoundation Collection: New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, between 1927 and 1938

Background imageFoundation Collection: New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, between 1927 and 1938

Background imageFoundation Collection: The South London Technical Institute at Battersea, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The South London Technical Institute at Battersea, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The South London Technical Institute at Battersea - The Prince of Wales laying the Foundation Stone, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Background imageFoundation Collection: New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe

New York City views, between 1927 and 1938. Creator: Arnold Genthe
New York City views, between 1927 and 1938

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Laying of the Foundation-Stone of Victoria College, Jersey, 1850. Building...to commemorate the visit of the Queen and the Prince Consort to the island in 1846...On the site of the ceremony were

Background imageFoundation Collection: Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-Stone of the National Gallery... 1850. Creator: Unknown

Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-Stone of the National Gallery... 1850. Creator: Unknown
His Royal Highness Prince Albert Laying the Foundation-Stone of the National Gallery, at Edinburgh, 1850. The enclosed space had several stands erected within it...On the west side of the area was

Background imageFoundation Collection: Founding of the The New School at Loughborough - the Procession, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Founding of the The New School at Loughborough - the Procession, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Founding of the The New School at Loughborough, [Leicestershire] - the Procession, 1850. A procession was then formed to the School grounds

Background imageFoundation Collection: Fallen Railway Arches in Copenhagen-Fields, 1850. Creator: Unknown

Fallen Railway Arches in Copenhagen-Fields, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Fallen Railway Arches in Copenhagen-Fields, [London], 1850. Extension of the Birmingham Railway to Blackwall. Last week, one of the most important works on this line

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the Foundation for a House, 19 July, 1889. Creator: Unknown

Laying the Foundation for a House, 19 July, 1889. Creator: Unknown
Laying the Foundation for a House, 19 July, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship Razboinik (Pirate)

Background imageFoundation Collection: Roadbed Before Smoothing, 1909. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel

Roadbed Before Smoothing, 1909. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
Roadbed Before Smoothing, 1909. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Background imageFoundation Collection: Roadbed Before Planning. Kedrovsk-Alekseevsk Road, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel

Roadbed Before Planning. Kedrovsk-Alekseevsk Road, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
Roadbed Before Planning. Kedrovsk-Alekseevsk Road, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Roadbed After Planning. Petropavlovsk Branch, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel

The Roadbed After Planning. Petropavlovsk Branch, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
The Roadbed After Planning. Petropavlovsk Branch, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Background imageFoundation Collection: Roadbed After Planning. Kedrovsk-Alekseevsk Road, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel

Roadbed After Planning. Kedrovsk-Alekseevsk Road, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
Roadbed After Planning. Kedrovsk-Alekseevsk Road, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908

The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Creator: Dorozhno-Stroitel'nyi Otdel
The Roadbed and the Bridge on the Iverka-Romanovskaya Railroad, 1906-1908. Photographs documenting various stages in the construction of dirt roads in the Tomsk region by workers

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Laying the foundation-stone of the Albert Harbour, Greenock, [Scotland], 1862. Engraving from a sketch by Mr. Andrew Swan

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Preston Guild Festival: the mayor laying the foundation-stone of the...new townhall, 1862

The Preston Guild Festival: the mayor laying the foundation-stone of the...new townhall, 1862. Creator: E. Skill
The Preston Guild Festival: the mayor laying the foundation-stone of the north-east corner of the new townhall, 1862. The first stone was...laid with masonic honours...the cortege presented a very

Background imageFoundation Collection: Progressive housing on half acre in Yakima shacktown, Yakima, Washington, 1939

Progressive housing on half acre in Yakima shacktown, Yakima, Washington, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Washington, Yakima. Progressive housing on half acre in Yakima shacktown

Background imageFoundation Collection: Possibly: Close-up of present dwelling from which family will move... near Yakima, Washington

Possibly: Close-up of present dwelling from which family will move... near Yakima, Washington
[Untitled, possibly related to: Washington, near Yakima. Close-up of present dwelling from which family will move into basement house]

Background imageFoundation Collection: Foundation Deposit: Bound Ox, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 25-30 (780-343 BCE)

Foundation Deposit: Bound Ox, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 25-30 (780-343 BCE)

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Queen Laying the First Stone for the Church of the Poor Clares in Spain [verso], 1612

The Queen Laying the First Stone for the Church of the Poor Clares in Spain [verso], 1612

Background imageFoundation Collection: Designed Protestant church on Mount Zion - present state of the building, 1845

Designed Protestant church on Mount Zion - present state of the building, 1845. Foundations of a church being built in Jerusalem by the London Society for Promoting Christianity among the Jews....the

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ceremony of laying the first stone of the Birkenhead Docks, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Ceremony of laying the first stone of the Birkenhead Docks, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Ceremony of laying the first stone of the Birkenhead Docks, 1844. The foundation stone is laid at Birkenhead on the River Mersey

Background imageFoundation Collection: Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845

Prince Albert laying the foundation stone of St. Marys Hospital Paddington, 1845. The site of the intended building is at the North end of Cambridge-place, Cambridge-terrace

Background imageFoundation Collection: Silver trowel, 1844. Creator: Unknown

Silver trowel, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Silver trowel, 1844. This superb implement was manufactured for laying the first stone of the New Docks, at Birkenhead, and was used by Sir Philip Egerton

Background imageFoundation Collection: Ceremony of laying the 'Foundation Stone'of the Durham Monument

Ceremony of laying the "Foundation Stone"of the Durham Monument
Ceremony of laying the " Foundation Stone" of the Durham Monument, on Penshaw Hill, 1844. The Penshaw Monument in Sunderland, County Durham, was built to commemorate John Lambton

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Girls School, Caledonian Asylum, 1844

Laying the Foundation-Stone of the Girls School, Caledonian Asylum, 1844....the ceremony of laying the foundation-stone of the building intended for the Girls School...took place on the site in

Background imageFoundation Collection: Several copies of samples of classic books of the Bernat Metge Foundation, published

Several copies of samples of classic books of the Bernat Metge Foundation, published in Barcelona from 1922 to 1977

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Duchess of Osuna, oil by Francisco de Goya

The Duchess of Osuna, oil by Francisco de Goya

Background imageFoundation Collection: St. Ignatius of Loyola at the feet of Pope Paul III, in the event of the approval

St. Ignatius of Loyola at the feet of Pope Paul III, in the event of the approval of the Society of Jesus, commonly known as Jesuits

Background imageFoundation Collection: Watercolor representing the interior of the Gran Teatro del Liceo, study for the

Watercolor representing the interior of the Gran Teatro del Liceo, study for the work The Prophet by Meyerbeer

Background imageFoundation Collection: Saint Ignatius receiving from Pope Paul III the bull of the founding of the Society of Jesus

Saint Ignatius receiving from Pope Paul III the bull of the founding of the Society of Jesus

Background imageFoundation Collection: Copy of the inscription on the foundation stone of the new Royal Exchange, London, 1842

Copy of the inscription on the foundation stone of the new Royal Exchange, London, 1842

Background imageFoundation Collection: Prince Albert laying the first stone of the new Royal Exchange, London, 17th January

Prince Albert laying the first stone of the new Royal Exchange, London, 17th January 1842

Background imageFoundation Collection: The founding of the Bank of England, 1694 (1905)

The founding of the Bank of England, 1694 (1905). From Cassells History of England, Vol. III, [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne, 1905]

Background imageFoundation Collection: Foundatin of Santiago de Cuba, (1515), 1920s

Foundatin of Santiago de Cuba, (1515), 1920s
Santiago de Cuba, last of the first 7 existent villages in the 16th century and second city on the Island of Cuba, was founded July 25, 1515

Background imageFoundation Collection: Formation of the Dutch East India Company, 1602, (c1870). Artist: JH Rennefeld

Formation of the Dutch East India Company, 1602, (c1870). Artist: JH Rennefeld
Formation of the Dutch East India Company, 1602, (c1870). In June 1596 a four ship expedition commanded by Cornelis de Houtman arrived in Indonesia

Background imageFoundation Collection: El Templete, Plaza de Armes, Havana, Cuba, c1910

El Templete, Plaza de Armes, Havana, Cuba, c1910. The small neoclassical Doric chapel on the east side of Plaza de Armas was built in 1828 at the point where Havanas first Mass was held beneath a

Background imageFoundation Collection: Laying the foundation stone of the new bridge at Prague, Czech Republic, 1865

Laying the foundation stone of the new bridge at Prague, Czech Republic, 1865. From The Illustrated London News (25 November 1865)

Background imageFoundation Collection: The Prince of Wales at Ottawa, Canada, September 1st, 1919, (c1935)

The Prince of Wales at Ottawa, Canada, September 1st, 1919, (c1935). The future King Edward VIII laying the corner stone of the Victory Tower of Parliament Buildings, Ottawa



All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping